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Extra Cheesy Chicken Fajitas
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave.
- Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among the warm tortillas.
- Serve the extra cheesy chicken fajitas with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
- Enjoy your extra cheesy chicken fajitas!
The history of chicken fajitas with extra cheese is a mouthwatering tale of Tex-Mex cuisine. Originating in the 1930s, Mexican cowboys in Southwest Texas popularized the dish, grilling skirt steak over an open fire and serving it with tortillas. The sizzling, aromatic dish soon made its way to restaurants, where it evolved to include chicken and extra cheese, appealing to a wider audience. Today, renowned chefs like Rick Bayless and Diana Kennedy have put their own spin on this classic, elevating it to new heights. For the best chicken fajitas with extra cheese, head to Texas or visit authentic Tex-Mex restaurants. The key to perfecting this dish lies in marinating the chicken with a blend of spices and grilling it to juicy perfection, then adding a generous amount of melted cheese for that irresistible gooey goodness. Whether you're a purist or a cheese enthusiast, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.
30 min
4
450 calories
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